Evaluation of age, weaning weight, body condition score, and reproductive tract score in pre-selected beef heifers relative to reproductive potential.

Sarah E DickinsonMichelle F ElmoreLisa Kriese-AndersonJoshua B ElmoreBailey N WalkerPaul W DyceSoren P RodningFernando H Biase

Published in: Journal of animal science and biotechnology (2019)

Our results suggest that beef heifers with body condition score = 6 and reproductive tract score ≥ 4 are more likely to become pregnant to artificial insemination. Careful assessment should be undertaken when developing replacement heifers that will not reach 12 months of age by the beginning of the breeding season.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
mechanical ventilation
weight gain
body weight